Runners Roll Through The Streets Of Providence
- By Mario Fraioli
- Published Aug. 7, 2011
- Updated May. 13, 2013 at 12:02 PM UTC
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
And they're off! Photo: PhotoRun.net
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
Runners take off from the starting line in downtown Providence. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
Over 7,000 runners took part in the inaugural race. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
Runners came out in full force despite the driving rain. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
Smith, who graduated from Providence College, still lives in the city and is trained by her college coach Ray Treacy. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
Smith, running her first longer road race since dropping out of April's Boston Marathon due to injury, is on track for the New York City Marathon this November. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
Smith dominated the women's race, winning by seven minutes. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
Kumsa Adugna wins the men's race in 1:07:32. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
Dan Khan running strong to a top-10 finish. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
Kim Smith wins the women's race easily in 1:11:54. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
Smith was thrilled to win in her adopted hometown. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
Runners started and finished in front of the city's capitol building. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
Runners take off in front of the capitol building. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon
Competitor Group senior VP Tracy Sundlun (far right) and others with women's race winner Kim Smith. Photo: Photo: PhotoRun.net
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Mario Fraioli
Mario Fraioli is a senior editor at Competitor magazine. A cross-country All-American at Stonehill College in 2003, he now coaches the Prado Women's Racing Team in San Diego and was the men's marathon coach for Costa Rica's 2012 Olympic team. His first book, The Official Rock 'n' Roll Guide To Marathon & Half-Marathon Training (VeloPress, 2013) is available in bookstores, running shops and online.
